Musician. A drummer and percussionist, he was highly-versatile with the ability to play for a wide range of genres. Born Francis Cappuccio, he began drumming when his uncle gave him a pair of sticks at an early and he would progress after taking a liking to acclaimed jazz drummer Buddy Rich’s style. After attending the University of Boston School of Music, he landed his first performance with pianist Stan Kenton, followed by serving as singer Peggy Lee’s drummer. This led to his relocation to California and the beginning of his career as a studio musician, initially with Andre Previn's orchestra. During this period, Capp worked on several television programs, among them "The Steve Allen Show" and "The Red Skelton Show". During the mid-1960s, he joined the music producer Phil Spector prominent group of musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew" and contributed to numerous artists including "The Righteous Brothers" and "The Beach Boys". He provided the drumming for the "Sonny and Cher" hit "The Beat Goes On" (1967). Among the many motion picture soundtracks he contributed to include "Porgy and Bess" (1959), "Gypsy" (1962), "The Cincinnati Kid" (1965), "Kelly's Heroes" (1970) and "The Buddy Holly Story" (1978). Additionally, he fronted his own band called "Juggernaut".
Musician. A drummer and percussionist, he was highly-versatile with the ability to play for a wide range of genres. Born Francis Cappuccio, he began drumming when his uncle gave him a pair of sticks at an early and he would progress after taking a liking to acclaimed jazz drummer Buddy Rich’s style. After attending the University of Boston School of Music, he landed his first performance with pianist Stan Kenton, followed by serving as singer Peggy Lee’s drummer. This led to his relocation to California and the beginning of his career as a studio musician, initially with Andre Previn's orchestra. During this period, Capp worked on several television programs, among them "The Steve Allen Show" and "The Red Skelton Show". During the mid-1960s, he joined the music producer Phil Spector prominent group of musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew" and contributed to numerous artists including "The Righteous Brothers" and "The Beach Boys". He provided the drumming for the "Sonny and Cher" hit "The Beat Goes On" (1967). Among the many motion picture soundtracks he contributed to include "Porgy and Bess" (1959), "Gypsy" (1962), "The Cincinnati Kid" (1965), "Kelly's Heroes" (1970) and "The Buddy Holly Story" (1978). Additionally, he fronted his own band called "Juggernaut".
Bio by: C.S.
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